Important Product Notices And Safety Instructions - HoMedics BPW-200 Manual De Usario

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IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTICES AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your blood pressure monitor,
basic precautions should always be
followed. Please read and follow all
instructions and warnings before using
this product. Save these instructions for
future reference.
• Please note that this is a home health-
care product only and it is not intended
to serve as a substitute for the advice of
a physician or medical professional.
• Do not use this device for diagnosis or
treatment of any health problem or
disease. Measurement results are for
reference only. Consult a healthcare
professional for interpretation of
pressure measurements. Contact your
physician if you have or suspect any
medical problem.
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• This product is not suitable for people
with arrythmias. This device may have
difficulty determining the proper blood
pressure for individuals with diabetes,
poor circulation of blood, kidney prob-
lems or for users who have suffered
from a stroke.
• Consult your physician before measur-
ing blood pressure at the wrist if you
have any of the following conditions:
Severe hypertension, severe diabetes,
severe arteriosclerosis, severe kidney
disease or vascular disease that may
compromise circulation.
• The pulse display is not suitable for check-
ing the frequency of heart pacemakers.
• Electromagnetic interference: The device
contains sensitive electronic components.
Avoid strong electrical or electromagnetic
fields in the direct vicinity of the device
(e.g. mobile telephones, microwave
ovens). These may lead to temporary
impairment of measurement accuracy.
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